Voter Registration

Register to Vote Using CSUSM's Ballot Bowl Link

CSUSM is participating in California Students Vote Project (CSVP) Ballot Bowl initiative to increase civic engagement and voter participation among California university and college students. The campus with the highest percentage of registered voters wins a trophy. Let's win this CSUSM! Check out Ballot Bowl registration tracking.

To register online you will need your CA driver’s license or CA ID card number, the last 4 digits of your Social Security number and your birthday to register online.

Follow these steps to register to vote online:

1. Go to https://registertovote.ca.gov/collegestudents

1. Check the option the applies to you, then click ‘Next’.
2. Input the rest of your information into the California State Voter Registration Form.
3. Select CSU San Marcos for University or College affiliation.
4. Carefully, review your information, then submit your form.
5. You’ll receive an email confirmation of your application.

Top Voter Registration Questions

• Reasons to Update Your Voter Registration Status
  • Your name has changed.
  • Your address has changed.
  • Your political party affiliation has changed.

  Update Voter Registration Information
• Questions about Eligiblity to Vote? Talk to a Trusted Contact!

  The Jewish Family Services organization's Higher Education and Legal Services (HELS) program provides free consultation on voter eligibility for all individuals living in the United States. Contact the HELS team to schedule an appointment to discuss your eligibility to vote in the upcoming election.

• Register By Mail
  • Get the Voter Registration Form by calling the San Diego County Elections Office at (858)565-5800 or 1(800)345-VOTE (8683) to have a form sent to you.
  • Fill out the form.
  • The last day to register to vote for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election is Monday, October 20, 2025.
• Military Federal Voting Assistance Program
  • The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) works to ensure Service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so - from anywhere in the world."
  • FAQs
• Registration Deadline
  The deadline to register to vote in California for the November 4th CA Statewide Special Election is Monday October 20th, 2025. If you missed the deadline to apply, you can go to a polling place or vote center to register. You will be able to register and vote on the same day - all the way up through Election Day.